Simona Choudhury
As the festive season continues in Assam and across India, devotees prepare to celebrate Lakshmi Puja, a sacred ritual honoring Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness. In Assam, the worship is observed a few days after Durga Puja, while across India, it coincides with Diwali celebrations.
Goddess Lakshmi represents not only material affluence but also spiritual abundance, fortune, and beauty, symbolizing the holistic well-being of life. Traditionally, devotees offer prayers and perform rituals to invoke her blessings for prosperity, happiness, and success in both tangible and intangible aspects of life, from financial stability to harmonious relationships and good health.
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Mythologically, Lakshmi is said to have emerged from the Samudra Manthan, the churning of the cosmic ocean, holding a lotus that signifies purity and divine power. Her blessings are believed to manifest not only in wealth but also in wisdom, ethical conduct, and the ability to use resources for the greater good.
Observing Lakshmi Puja goes beyond ritualistic worship. True devotion involves living by the principles of diligence, honesty in earning, generosity, and mindful conservation of resources. Practicing ethical conduct, compassionate giving, and gratitude are ways to align with the Goddess’s essence and invite enduring prosperity.
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On this auspicious occasion, we extend heartfelt wishes for mental peace, robust health, and richness in human relationships. Let us strive to cultivate virtues such as hard work, benevolence, and the removal of malice from our hearts, understanding that good actions attract Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings.
May this Lakshmi Puja inspire all of us to pursue holistic prosperity, grounded in ethical living, compassionate giving, and devotion, ensuring that the blessings we receive are both meaningful and enduring.
Happy Lakshmi Puja!
